Anime News Network

Monster's Naoki Urasawa to Launch New Manga Series on August 12

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:28:01 -0400

Creator of Yawara, Master Keaton, 20th Century Boys, Pluto, Billy Bat starts Saigo no Manga Kyōshitsu

Snow Man Idol Kōji Mukai Makes Cameo in 2nd Live-Action Osomatsu Film

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:02:03 -0400

2022 Mr. Osomatsu film's Osomatsu actor returns to franchise as "Former Osomatsu"

Hunter x Hunter Nen x Impact Game Adds DLC Character Zeno on June 18

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:30:00 -0400

Zeno is 4th, final character in Season Pass 1

Omoi to Publish A Snow Fox at the Northern Fort Fantasy Manga Series

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:15:00 -0400

Tawa Akeno, Tsukasa Mikuni, Sochu's manga debuts in English on June 25

Sentai Filmworks Screens 4K Restoration of Ninja Scroll Anime Film in October in U.S., Canada

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:45:24 -0400

Anime's 4K version screens on October 4, 5, 7

Mr. Osomatsu Season 4 Anime Streams Unaired 13th Episode

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:57 -0400

Crunchyroll launched "The Matsuno Ten" episode on Thursday

Dandelion Anime Series Review

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Traces of Gintama's heart and hilarity are definitely here, but each episode goes on five minutes too long in service of a tacked-on climax.

The Beloved Imperial Bride Manga Ends With 10th Volume

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Final volume ships in early spring 2027

Fall in Love, You False Angels Manga Gets TV Anime

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:10:08 -0400

Creator Coco Uzuki drew commemorative illustrations for anime debuting in 2027

Nobunaga Concerto Manga Resumes in July, Ends in 3 Chapters

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Manga last published chapter in March 2023

Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero, Trails to Azure Games' Trailer Reveals September 10 Release for Switch 2, PS5

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:56:20 -0400

Games also have Crossbell duology Limited Edition

This Week in Anime - Movie Night Madness

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Coop and Chris explore anime film reimaginings of series and the madness of trying to find a copy.

Hands-On Preview: You Can't Play Stranger Than Heaven Like a Yakuza Game

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Stranger Than Heaven's combat requires a more methodical approach. You can't just spam a button or two continuously like you could in the brawler-centric Yakuza games.

Fluffy Paradise Light Novel Series Listed as Ending in 21st Volume

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Web novel debuted in 2012, inspired manga adaptation in 2017 which in turn inspired 2024 TV anime

Live-Action Yamaguchi-kun Isn't So Bad Film Opens at #6

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie stays at #2, Detective Conan: Highway no Datenshi stays at #4

Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You Anime's 2nd Trailer Unveils Opening Song, July 9 TV Debut

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:11:51 -0400

ZUTOMAYO performs "Ichijiku Kemuri" opening song

Always a Catch! ‒ Episode 11

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:30:00 -0400

Now Renato knows that the Annovazzi family veggie juice craze is probably about more than mere health!

The Ghost in the Shell Anime's 4th Promo Video Reveals Ending Song

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

MILLENNIUM PARADE featuring international artists Saya Gray, Daniel Caesar perform ending song "Blue"

Thunder 3 TV Anime Reveals Ending Song, July 8 Debut in New Video

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:56:34 -0400

otoha performs "Shururerira" ending song

G2's Red Aura Webtoon Gets English Release

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:30:00 -0400

Red Aura centers on young girl striving to become greatest “Nomad” in world where powerful travelers shape reality

Tomb Raider King Animated Series Reveals Korean-Dubbed Trailer Ahead of Streaming Debut

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Show's 1st 2 episodes will stream in advance on Laftel on Saturday

Live-Action Viral Hit Series Streams 1st 4 Minutes Ahead of Netflix Premiere

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:30:00 -0400

New footage highlights Shimura's humiliating daily life, including being forced to appear in livestream wearing white face makeup

The Forsaken Saintess and Her Foodie Roadtrip in Another World Anime Reveals More Cast, July 6 Debut

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Yukari Tamura, Kanehira Yamamoto join anime's cast

Mebius Dust Anime Reveals 6 Cast Members

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:48:38 -0400

Ayaka Atsuchi, Ayaka Fukuhara, Tomohiro Ōno, Rina Honnizumi, Hiroki Nakamura, Sayaka Senbongi join cast

Cyborg 009: Nemesis Anime Casts Junko Minagawa as Cyborg 001

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:37:21 -0400

Minagawa voices Ivan Whiskey, infant strategist of 00 Cyborgs

Grand Blue Dreaming Anime Season 3's New Video Reveals Ending Song, July 6 Debut

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:25:21 -0400

Girl group Mameshiba no Taigun performs "Hadaka no Mermaid" ending song

Kanojo no Tomodachi Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, October TV Premiere

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:01:01 -0400

Ryūga Nagai, Sayahana Hanemurasaki, Miki Hase play main cast

Star Detective Precure! Anime Announces Detective Conan Collaboration Merchandise

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:30:00 -0400

Detectives gear up following their on-air collaborations

A Kingdom of Quartz's BOMHAT Launches New Manga Series

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:34:58 -0400

Coquette ballet manga debuts on Thursday

Omamori Himari Manga Gets Special 1-Shot for 20th Anniversary

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:00:00 -0400

Manga ran in 2006-2013, inspired 2010 TV anime

Hiroshi Shimomoto's Delinquent Gacha Manga Enters Last Arc

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:00:00 -0400

Manga launched in November 2025

Stupid Never Dies Action Game Debuts in Fall

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:30:00 -0400

Hiroyuki Kobayashi's GPTrack50 studio develops game for PS5, PC

Over Requiemz Otome Game's Trailer Previews Opening Song

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:00:00 -0400

Game launches on Switch in West on August 20

Digimon Story Time Stranger Game Launches Demo for Switch, Switch 2

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:30:00 -0400

Switch, Switch 2 release launches on July 10

Hiroto Ōishi Launches Akutoku no Rakuen Manga

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Manga about guy tricked to join scam organization launches on June 19

Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters Soccer Game Unveils New 'Battle of the Strongest' Trailer

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:30:02 -0400

Game launches for Switch, PS5, Xbox X|S, PC on August 28

Beast of Reincarnation Game Reveals Voice Cast

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Yui Ishikawa leads cast of August 4 game

MARRIAGETOXIN ‒ Episode 10

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:30:00 -0400

While this arc hasn't been boring, it does feel a little scattered with its priorities.

27th Detective Conan Film Screens at Anime Expo

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Film opened in April 2024, became highest-grossing film in Japan in that year & for franchise

A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation Anime Series Review

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400

This noble’s vacation might be gentle on the eyes and ears, but recommending it is another story.

Drecom, Manga Box Launch New Label with 4 Titles

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Dre Box label to focus on fantasy, isekai titles

The Arena Studio to Develop Adaptations of Fatal Fury, The Art of Fighting Games

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Live-action films, webtoon, animated series of "South Town Saga" planned

Interview: What's New and Different in Resident Evil Veronica

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Resident Evil Veronica producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi talked about the challenges of creating remakes, the decision to change the original's title, and what the team would add.

Splatoon Raiders Game Introduces Mechanics in New Trailer

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:07:48 -0400

Game launches for Switch 2 on July 23

New Hokuto no Ken -Fist of the North Star- Anime Casts Kazuya Ichijō

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:02:44 -0400

Ichijō voices leader of Fang clan Fang Father in upcoming 12th episode

Witch Hat Atelier ‒ Episode 11

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:30:00 -0400

Scalewolves and brushbuddies are great and all, but I think myrphons might be my favorite creature designs yet – bunny/penguin hybrids? Yes, please!

Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky Anime's 3rd English-Subtitled Trailer Reveals Opening Song

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:56:44 -0400

Singer-songwriter Motohiro Hata performs "Hitohira" opening song for July 6 series

The Greatest Magicmaster's Retirement Plan Light Novels Get TV Anime in 2027

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:50:45 -0400

Yūto Uemura stars in anime from HOTLINE studio

From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 2's Ad Unveils Blue Encount's Ending Song, July 9 Net Debut

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:37:59 -0400

Band performs "Mikansei" ending song for anime streaming on Amazon Prime Video

Pokémon Pokopia Game Offers Expansion Pass DLC, Free Update in August

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:39:11 -0400

Update adds underwater exploration

Elegy for the Henchmen: Fist of the North Star Anime's 2nd Part Reveals New Trailer, Theme Songs, July 6 Debut

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:22:29 -0400

The Candellz, Itsuka▶ perform new opening, ending songs

Shigure Tokita to End No Gyaru in This Class Manga in Next Chapter

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:41:32 -0400

Series debuted in September 2024

Star Fox Switch 2 Game Remake Launches Playable Demo

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:29:10 -0400

Remake of Star Fox 64 launches on June 25

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Game Streams Animated Video by Masami Ōbari

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:11:05 -0400

Game debuted in April 2025

yoruhashi Ends The Kingdoms of Ruin Manga

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:02:22 -0400

Manga launched in 2019, final 15th volume to ship on July 9

The Laid-Off Cheat-Granting Mage Enjoys a New Life Anime's Teaser Unveils Cast, Staff, October Debut

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:53:53 -0400

Daiki Yamashita, Lynn, Yoshino Aoyama, Miyu Tomita, more star in P.A. Works show

Happy Rock Day (& Lock Day) From Around the Anime World

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:45:00 -0400

Featuring Girls Band Cry, My Hero Academia, Sound! Euphonium, Precure, Rock is a Lady's Modesty, Square-Enix, Sega, Haibara's Teenage New Game+, Minori Chihara, & more!

Japanese Agency to Warn Kadokawa on Alleged Violations of Freelance Act

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:49:20 -0400

Company was supposedly late on payments to 100 freelance contractors for magazines

GungHo Announces Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet Game for Switch 2

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:17:54 -0400

Sequel game in development for Switch 2 next spring

Hello Kitty Party Land Game Announced for Switch, Switch 2 on October 29

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:06:19 -0400

Party game features over 160 Sanrio characters

Viz Media's Shonen Jump, Shueisha's Manga Plus Add Twilight Blade Manga

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:01:15 -0400

Chiyoko Maruume, Tokegoro launched supernatural action manga on Wednesday

GKIDS Screens The Last Blossom Film in U.S. Theaters on August 30-31

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:54:35 -0400

ODDTAXI creators' film opened in theaters in Japan on October 10

Kaiji Gets New Live-Action Film in January 2027

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:08:48 -0400

Tōya Satō returns to direct with Tatsuya Fujiwara reprising title role

Nintendo Announces Nintendo Switch Sports Resort for Switch 2 With 12 Sports

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:00:16 -0400

Boxing, Table Tennis, Archery, Tennis, Volleyball, Bowling, Basketball, Golf, Thumb Wrestling, Skateboarding, Power Cruising, Prop Plane

Tales of Eternia Game Gets Remaster on October 16

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:40:06 -0400

Tales of Eternia Remastered launches on Switch 2, Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox X|S, PC

Koei Tecmo Announces New Atelier Karia Game for Early 2027

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:22:57 -0400

Trailer streamed for game launching for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox X|S, PC

Capcom Releases Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition for Switch 2

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:00:09 -0400

Game including DLC launches digitally on June 23 with physical release to come

Metaphor: ReFantazio Game Gets Switch 2 Release on November 12

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:42:09 -0400

Atlus, Studio Zero's game launched on PS4/5, Xbox X|S, PC in October 2024

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Game's Trailer Reveals December 3 Release

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:34:12 -0400

Game launches for Switch 2, Switch, PS5, Xbox X|S, PC

Marvelous, Vanillaware Announce Muramasa: Revenant Blades Game

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:18:41 -0400

Game launches for Switch 2, Switch, PS5, PC in early 2027

Vampire Survivors Developer poncle Announces New Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton Game

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:03:27 -0400

Game launches for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox X|S, PC in 2026

Bandai Namco Announces One Piece: Grand Gourmet Cooking Management Simulation Game

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:48:11 -0400

Kairosoft's game launches for Switch 2, Switch, PC, smartphones on October 23

FromSoftware's The Duskbloods Switch 2 Game Gets Closed Network Test in Summer

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:30:00 -0400

Game launches exclusively for Switch 2 in 2026

Tokyo-Based Developer Shapefarm's Orbitals Switch 2 Game Reveals September 3 Release in Trailer

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400

2-player co-op retro anime-inspired game launches exclusively for Switch 2

Dragon's Dogma 2 Game Gets Switch 2 Version With New 'Dark Arisen' Expansion

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:30:00 -0400

Game launches for Switch 2 on October 9, "Dark Arisen" expansion also launches for other systems

Square Enix Announces Final Fantasy Resonance HD-2D Offline Game Based on Final Fantasy Brave Exvius

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:09:12 -0400

Also: Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster collection gets Switch 2 version on July 23

Onimusha: Way of the Sword Game Gets Switch 2 Release on September 25

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Game launches for PS5, Xbox X|S, PC on same day

Rhythm Heaven Groove Game's Video Previews Rhythm Games, Multiplayer Modes

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:30:00 -0400

Game launches for Switch on July 2

Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Game's Trailer Reveals 4 Heroes, September 17 Release

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:24:11 -0400

Video previews heroes Cai, Dietrich, Theodora, Leda

Nintendo Announces Xenoblade Genesis Game, Switch 2 Editions for 3 Xenoblade Chronicles Titles

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:10:12 -0400

Trailer reveals 2027 Switch 2 launch for Xenoblade Genesis

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Game Review

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is a perfect example of the pros and cons of a typical Yoshi game experience.

Gundam Crosses Over With Sgt. Frog in Latest Film & New Art

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Sgt. Frog creator Mine Yoshizaki & Gundam character designer Yoshikazu Yasuhiko draw 1st "official" collaboration

Square Enix Announces Kingdom Hearts IV Game's Switch 2 Release With Trailer; Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III] for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox X|S, PC

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:39:50 -0400

Collection with previous HD Kingdom Hearts releases launches on October 8

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Gets Switch 2 Remake

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:17:34 -0400

Remake of 1998 N64 game launches for Switch 2 in 2026

This Week in Anime - The Stunt Market

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:21:22 -0400

Do stunt releases of new shows work, or are they just obnoxious? Lucas and Sylvia decide.

Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life Anime Debuts on July 11

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:50:07 -0400

The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the television anime of Hekiru Hikawa's Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life (Hanaori-san wa...

One Piece (2026-) ‒ Episode 1165

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:30:00 -0400

I just wish there was a bit more to chew on beyond the vibes.

Tokyo Revengers Returns to Pony Canyon Stage at AnimeJapan 2026 for 50 Minutes of Fun and Games

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Got questions about the new season of Tokyo Revengers? This fifty minute stage show may have answers!

Ramparts of Ice ‒ Episodes 9-10

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:30:00 -0400

If everything is resolved, why did Koyuki tell Igarashi that she never really liked him when she broke up with him?

I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day Anime's 2nd Video Unveils Theme Songs, July 7 Debut

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:04:46 -0400

ReoNa performs "Amore" opening song, sajou no hana performs "Éternel" ending song

Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 4 ‒ Episode 10

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:30:00 -0400

Whether you like reading/watching poly romances or not, can we all agree that, at this point, Asmodeus, Clara, and Iruma are basically in one?

Though I Am an Inept Villainess Anime's Trailer Unveils milet's Opening Song, More Cast

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:35:16 -0400

milet performs "Sunny" opening song for series debuting on July 12

Clevatess II Anime Reveals 3rd Promo Video, 2 Cast Members, Ending Song, July 8 Debut

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:01:09 -0400

Megumi Han, Tomokazu Sugita join season 2's cast; Mayu Maeshima performs "Foreshadow" opening

Cyborg 009: Nemesis Anime Casts Mamoru Miyano as Cyborg 002

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:09:30 -0400

Miyano voices Jet Link, who can fly at Mach 5, in summer series

Ensemble Stars! Music Producer Satoru Kuwabara Resigns After Acknowledging Allegations of Affairs

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:55:08 -0400

All creators under Kuwabara's music label Arte Refact to leave on June 30

Way of the Househusband Manga Gets New 'Special' Anime Video

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:04:48 -0400

Anime short shows Tatsu's past as yakuza thug

Kyousuke Motomi's Dengeki Daisy Shōjo Manga Gets TV Anime by Studio Deen

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:18:16 -0400

2007-2013 manga about orphaned high school girl exchanging texts with mysterious person

Yū Nomiya Launches New Koroshiya no Eigyōjutsu Manga on June 15

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:00:00 -0400

Manga centers on businessman who also works as assassin

Takashi Sano's Bakudan Manga Ends

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:00:00 -0400

Manga based on Katsuhiro Go's novel launched in May 2025

Live-Action Look Back Film Reveals English-Subbed Trailer, Posters

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:00:00 -0400

GKIDS to screen film of Chainsaw Man creator Tatsuki Fujimoto's manga in 2026

Super Mario Bros. Galaxy Film Becomes 1st 2026 Film to Earn US$1 Billion Worldwide

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Also: Jinsei anime film earns US$9,250 in U.S.

Singer Peabo Bryson Dies at 75

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:00:00 -0400

Artist sang for Shūkan Storyland series, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin animated films

Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke ‒ Episode 9

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:30:00 -0400

Wilfried hasn't been an especially interesting presence in the season thus far, and this doesn't jibe as neatly with the broader issues of the monastery, workshop, orphans, and so forth.

Rurouni Kenshin: Hokkaido Arc Manga Takes 1-Issue Break

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Series resumes serialization in September issue of Jump SQ.

Daemons of the Shadow Realm ‒ Episode 10

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:30:00 -0400

You know how to take the fun out of an otherwise fun battle episode? Contrived writing.

HIDIVE to Stream The World is Dancing Anime (Updated With Premiere Date)

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:50:22 -0400

Anime debuts on HIDIVE on June 29 with world premiere of 2nd episode at Anime Expo on July 2

Akane-banashi ‒ Episode 10

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:30:00 -0400

Part of what makes this narrative illusion possible is the multiple layers of narrative ensconcing the core story.

Japan's Video Game Rankings, May 25-31

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:15:00 -0400

007 First Light debuts at #2, Utawarerumono: Past and Present Rediscovered PS5 version at #5

Anime Expo Hosts Sega's Takashi Iizuka, Kazuhisa Wada, Shigenori Soejima, More Guests

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:40:23 -0400

Also: Yoshiyuki Asai, Atsushi Nomura, guests from Blade & Bastard, DRECOM

Hundred Scenes of AWAJIMA ‒ Episodes 8 and 9

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:30:00 -0400

Awajima demands the full attention of its audience for its muted emotional payoffs. I think that's why it isn't too popular, but I also think that's why it's worth your time.

Fuji TV Launches Webtoon Label TOON8, Enters Industry with LINE Manga Partnership

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:15:00 -0400

Label launched on June 5 with Whomor's Hōfuku no Assassin Doll webtoon on LINE Manga

Blue Lock Season 3 Reveals 'Neo Egoist League' Subtitle, Visual

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:01:14 -0400

New special video about franchise's adaptations commemorates Blue Lock Day

A Returner's Magic Should Be Special Volumes 4-6 K-Comic Review

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400

This may be one of the okay-est titles I’m reading, but there’s enough to keep me coming back each time a new volume is released.

Needy Girl Overdose ‒ Episode 10

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:30:00 -0400

Even as this episode of Needy Girl Overdose dips into melodrama and is perhaps a little heavy handed in its metaphors, I still can’t help but appreciate and connect with the ideas at the core of this episode.

EXCLUSIVE: X² - Double X OVA Gets 1st-Ever Digital Release on Crunchyroll, X Japan's Yoshiki Talks to ANN About Work's Significance

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400

OVA featuring CLAMP's artwork, MADHOUSE's anime set to 4 X JAPAN songs to debut digitally on June 10

Live-Action In the Clear Moonlit Dusk Film's Trailer Reveals More Cast

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:35:25 -0400

Rintarō Mizusawa, Yuna Hoshino, Sayu Suzukawa, Takato Ōkura, Tatsumi Asa join cast

Snowball Earth ‒ Episode 10

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:30:00 -0400

Believe it or not, I didn’t hate the animation this time around. At least not entirely.

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, May 25-31

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3 ranks at #4, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime season 3 at #7

Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE ‒ Episode 34

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:30:00 -0400

This is a momentous episode for Dr. Stone, as it’s the scientific climax the entire show has been building towards for seven years.

U-KNOCK 2026 Japan Summit to Spotlight Korea-Japan Content Industry Collaboration

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:15:00 -0400

3-day event will begin with keynote sessions, panel discussions

The Astronaut Who Loves Anime

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Astronaut Stanley Love went viral during the Artemis II mission when not-so-subtle anime references were spotted in Mission Control. Erica Friedman talks to Dr. Love about his fandom, magical girls, and more.

Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! ‒ Episode 11

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:30:00 -0400

I don't know what the adaptation process is like or how these final episodes are going to go, but it does feel like the show is running on steam.

Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series One-of-a-Kind Romance to Debut in 2nd Half of 2026

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:15:00 -0400

Story follows ordinary job seeker who unexpectedly becomes manager of top star Mu-i Tak

Always a Catch! ‒ Episode 10

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:30:00 -0400

Mimi’s right – it is not easy to be a delicate lady.

'Draw This, Then Die!' Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals Ending Song

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:57:13 -0400

Regal Lily performs "Conifer" ending song specifically written for series

Manga Creator Masaki Ando, Voice Actor Honoka Kuroki Announce Their Marriage

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:30:00 -0400

Yatogame-chan Kansatsu Nikki creator & cast member celebrate with self-portrait art

Tamamori's Fantasies Never Stop Manga's Tatsuwaipu Launches New Series

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:57:36 -0400

Deriheru Yondara Moto Dōkyūsei ga Kita (When I Called an Escort Service, My Former Classmate Came) debuts on June 13

Chronoscript: The Endless End Action Game Launches This Fall

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 22:12:32 -0400

Action adventure game ships for PS5, PC via Steam

Blue Exorcist Manga Returns on July 3

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:57:29 -0400

The July issue of Shueisha's Jump SQ. magazine announced on Thursday that Kazue Katō's Blue Exorcist manga will resume serialization in the next issue...

New Fairy Tail Manga Miniseries Is Titled Fairy Tail Re:Fantasia

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:32:23 -0400

The official X (formerly Twitter) account for manga creator Hiro Mashima reported on Sunday that his new Fairy Tail manga miniseries is titled...

Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember Game Announced

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:00:10 -0400

Dark Three Kingdoms action RPG launches for PS5, Xbox X|S, Switch 2, PC via Steam in early 2027

Sega Announces Crazy Taxi: World Tour Game for 2027

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:49:59 -0400

Game launches for Xbox X|S, PS5, PC via Steam

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Game Announces October 15 Release Date

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:35:07 -0400

Game launches for PS5, Xbox X|S, PC via Steam, with Switch release also planned

Atlus Reveals Persona 6 Game in New Teaser (Updated)

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:08:25 -0400

Persona 5 launched in 2016

Persona 4 Revival Game Launches February 18, 2027 (Updated)

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:38:07 -0400

New title remakes original 2008 game

Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series Teach You a Lesson Debuts on Netflix at No. 5 Globally

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:15:00 -0400

Series reached No. 1 in several countries including South Korea, the Philippines

Web Novel Series 'Got Dropped Into a Ghost Story, Still Gotta Work' Gets Webtoon Adaptation

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:15:00 -0400

Series follows rookie employee on field investigation team at Baekilmong Company, who explores urban legends while developing survival strategies

A Returner's Magic Should Be Special Season 2 Announces Opening Song Artists, October Debut

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:54:34 -0400

FLOW rock band returns for new opening "Sorrow"

Kaiju Girl Caramelise Anime's New Video Unveils More Staff, Theme Songs, July 2 Debut

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 08:23:41 -0400

METANICK performs "Otome Kaijū" opening, HoneyWorks feat. HaKoniwaLily performs "Otome no Honki" ending

Dara-san of Reiwa Anime's 2nd Trailer Reveals More Cast Members, Ending Song, July 2 Debut

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:30:00 -0400

Aoi Koga, Tomokazu Sugita, Mai Aizawa, Saori Hayami, Hōchū Ōtsuka join anime's cast

The Villager of Level 999 Anime's Main Promo Video Unveils More Staff Members, Ending Song, July 1 Debut

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:20:16 -0400

Yukimura. performs ending song "HP"

Atari Launches Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered on November 3

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 03:07:00 -0400

Remaster of 2002 game to launch on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Switch 2

Yuki Kaji Voices Ikemen Cockroaches in New Dating Sim

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Can you resist the advances of four handsome cockroaches?

Game Director Hideo Kojima Turned into Nendoroid Figure

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:30:00 -0400

All of Kojima's genius concentrated into one cute figure

Live-Action 'Tonight, I Have a Date with a Serial Killer' Series Reveals More Cast

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 20:59:11 -0400

Hirona Yamazaki, Sō Okuno, Reia Yonekura, Masahiro Toda play cops in July 1 series

From Overshadowed to Overpowered Anime's New Video Unveils FLOW's Opening Song, June 25 Debut

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:36:19 -0400

Anime to stream in Japan 6 days before July 1 TV premiere

Tomica & Tom TV Anime Shorts Get 2nd Season on July 5 With Song by May J.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:44:28 -0400

Shorts inspired by Tsumupapa's picture books, Takara Tomy's die-cast cars

Sound! Euphonium, The Final Movie Part 2 Streams Full English-Subtitled Trailer

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:49:04 -0400

Story finale opens on September 11

The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power TV Anime Reveals More Cast, June 30 Debut

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:30:33 -0400

Atsushi Tamaru, Nobuhiko Okamoto voice Edward's brother, Carolina's knight

Saga of Tanya the Evil II Unveils Theme Song Artists, July 8 Debut, Mini Anime

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:00:52 -0400

Myth & Roid, Aoi Yūki (as Tanya) perform opening, ending themes

Steins;Gate Re:Boot Game's Trailer Previews 'Gamma Worldline' Route

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:13:44 -0400

Game launches in the West for Xbox Series X|S, Steam on August 20; on Switch, Switch 2, PS5 on October 29

Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Game Reveals Collaborations With Godzilla, Evangelion in Video

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:23:27 -0400

Game to host collaborations with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Avatar: The Last Airbender later this year

Palworld Game Reveals Version 1.0 Release on July 10 in Trailer

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:21:34 -0400

Game's 1st cinematic trailer streamed

Fumito Ueda Reveals gen ATLAS Game

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:04:48 -0400

Single-player open-world action-adventure game was previously known as "Project: Robot"

Koei Tecmo Reveals Attack on Titan 3 Game

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:50:51 -0400

Game launching for PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, Steam to tell entire anime's story from beginning to end

Street Fighter 6 Game Reveals Yasmine, Arjun, Bosch, Final Fantasy VII's Tifa in Year 4

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:26:56 -0400

Animated video reveals 4 characters

Square Enix Reveals Final Fantasy VII Revelation Game for Release in Spring 2027

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:13:22 -0400

Conclusion to remake trilogy will launch simultaneously on all platforms

Monster Hunter Wilds Gets 'Ascendance' Expansion in 2027 (Updated)

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:37:00 -0400

Game launched in February 2025, released final major content update in December

Stranger Than Heaven Game's Trailer Reveals Tupac, More Cast, January 15 Release

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:11:39 -0400

Like a Dragon's Kiryu voice actor Takaya Kuroda, Kouhei Tsuji, Yasukaze Motmoiya also join cast

Sega, Ryu ga Gotoku Studio Reveal Virtua Fighter Crossroads Game in Trailer (Updated)

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:08:17 -0400

Game launches in 2027

Platinum Games Announces New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin Game

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:05:48 -0400

Game based on 2020 comic book series

Bandai Namco Announces Gundam: Rogue Orbit Game

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:51:15 -0400

Game launches for PS5, Xbox X|S, PC in 2027

Resident Evil: Code Veronica Game Gets Remake

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:22:16 -0400

Game launches for PS5, Switch 2, Xbox X|S, PC in 2027

Crunchyroll Adds Jujutsu Kaisen Compilation Film, English Dubs for Given Movies

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Crunchyroll Manga adds titles from Kodansha USA Publishing on June 8

Manga Creator Ritsuhiro Mikami Dies

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Mikami died on April 17 due to illness

'My Classmate's a Sexy Actress, and Now We Live Together?!' Anime's Promo Video Reveals Theme Song, July 5 Debut

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:45:40 -0400

NSFW visual also unveiled

Hell Mode Anime Season 2 Reveals, Promo Video, More Cast, Opening Theme Song, July 3 Premiere

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:32:02 -0400

Romanha Marshmallow perform opening theme song "○✕△□"

Ami Maeshima Joins Cast, Performs Ending Theme for Rich Girl Caretaker Anime

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:58:47 -0400

Maeshima performs ending theme song "Kanpeki Janai Watashi" (Imperfect Me)

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 ‒ Episode 9

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:30:00 -0400

You know, maybe Subaru doesn't need to restart from zero this time.

Isekai Office Worker: The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter ‒ Episode 13

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:30:00 -0400

I wouldn’t say that this extra episode adds a lot to the series overall, but it’s still nice to return to this story's world.

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Game Streams Walkthrough Trailer

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:15:00 -0400

Game's Deluxe Edition launches on September 29, regular edition launches on October 2

Meiji Tokyo Renka: Twilight Kiss Visual Novel's English Version Releases on Switch, Steam on October 29

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:32:26 -0400

Opening movie for visual novel streams on YouTube

Black Torch TV Anime Reveals, Previews Theme Songs in Video

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:15:08 -0400

SiM performs opening theme, I Don't Like Mondays performs ending theme

Illustrator neco's Heavily Armed High School Girls Project Gets TV Anime

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:42:30 -0400

Princess Principal's Masaki Tachibana directs anime slated to air in 2027

A Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even TV Anime Reveals 2 More Cast, July 6 Debut in New Trailer

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:11:37 -0400

Yu Serizawa, Shizuka Ishigami join cast for series debuting in July

Victoria of Many Faces TV Anime Reveals July 7 Debut in Short Promo Video

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Series stars Chika Anzai, Shion Wakayama, Yōhei Azakami, more

New Magic Knight Rayearth Anime Reveals 3 More Cast Members

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:25:42 -0400

Saori Hayami, Yūki Ono, Mika Kikuchi star as Emeraude, Zagato, Mokona

The World is Dancing Anime's Music Trailer Reveals More Cast

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:14:41 -0400

Yōji Matsuda, Miyuki Sawashiro join cast; Yumiri Hanamori, Romi Park perform insert songs

Live-Action Summer of You Series Reveals 5 Cast Members

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 03:07:43 -0400

Sōjirō Yoshimura, Shōta Hirakawa, Ren Komai, Shūta Imai, Hiroto Ōshita join cast

Mononoke Film Trilogy Producer Kōji Yamamoto Retires from Producing, Apologizes After Recasting Takahiro Sakurai in 3rd Film

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:57:53 -0400

Takahiro Sakurai reprised original Medicine Seller role for cameo, staff did not announce character's return before film opened

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time Film's Ticket Art Imagines What If She Did Go on That Date

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:59:00 -0400

Revisit the anime on its 20th anniversary in Japanese theaters in 4K

KAMUI: He's Behind You Anime's New Video Reveals July 3 Premiere

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:24:49 -0400

New video presented in normal & "There Be Ghosts" versions

Live-Action Blue Lock Film's 2nd Trailer Reveals Ado's Theme Song

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:14:26 -0400

Ado performs theme song "Monstruo" for August 7 film